Why the Philippines Experiences Frequent Typhoons

Why the Philippines Experiences Frequent Typhoons

The Philippines is located in the western Pacific Ocean, a region often called the “Typhoon Belt.” Typhoons are powerful tropical storms that form over warm ocean waters, usually above 26.5°C. They develop when warm, moist air rises, creating low pressure underneath, which draws in surrounding air. This rising air cools and condenses, forming clouds and releasing heat that strengthens the storm. The Coriolis effect, caused by Earth’s rotation, makes the storm spin and organize into a cyclonic system.

Because of its geographical location, the Philippines lies in the path of many typhoons that originate in the Pacific Ocean. Most storms come from the east or northeast, crossing the country due to prevailing wind patterns and warm waters, which act as fuel. The combination of warm ocean waters, favorable atmospheric conditions, and geographical location makes the Philippines prone to frequent typhoons almost every year.

Meanwhile, here are Practical tips For Daily Living:

• Practice gratitude each day to improve mental wellness.
• Take short breaks from screens to rest your eyes and move your body.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator for a quick energy boost.
• Add one more fruit or vegetable to your meals each day.
• Start your day with a glass of water to boost hydration and energy.  Big Wave Surfer Laird Hamilton does this with salt every morning.  
• Stop!  Close your eyes.  Take a deep breath in…hold it…exhale.  Do that three or four times occasionally during your day.

 

My Favorite Quotes on Gratitude for Today:

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie

 

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

William Arthur Ward

 

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius

Finally, On Cold Showers💚

A fascinating study has revealed that taking cold showers or immersing yourself in icy water can spike dopamine levels by up to 250 percent — a surge stronger and far longer-lasting than that produced by many addictive substances. Unlike the short, intense burst of pleasure from drugs like cocaine, the dopamine released from cold exposure builds gradually and stays elevated for hours, leaving you alert, focused, and uplifted.

Researchers explain that the shock of cold triggers a survival response that floods the body with feel-good chemicals, sharpening mental clarity and improving mood. Regular exposure is also linked to reduced stress, better immune function, and improved metabolism.

While it’s definitely uncomfortable at first, many people describe it as life-changing once they adapt — a natural way to reset the brain and build resilience from the inside out.

 💚When I was growing up in the Philippines, we have no water heaters. Cold Showers were part of our daily lives. However, there are days, when I do not feel like taking a cold showers, so we mixed cold water with heated water.